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Spain continues to investigate causes of deadly Toledo train crash – Europe live
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The full investigation is likely to take at least weeks to conclude Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez and Castilla–La Mancha president Emiliano García-Page have just briefed the media on the latest on the train crash on Wednesday. 69 people have been confirmed dead, but the to
The full investigation is likely to take at least weeks to conclude Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez and Castilla–La Mancha president Emiliano García-Page have just briefed the media on the latest on the train crash on Wednesday. 69 people have been confirmed dead, but the toll may rise further, with at least 70 people reported missing. Some may be among those yet to be identified, with emergency services having so far confirmed the identities of only 13 people.
A further 31 body bags containing partial remains also await identification, making the process “very complex.” Continue reading...
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